Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Modern Languages

On this BA (Hons) Modern Language course, students will learn their chosen language to degree level. This will involve reading and listening comprehension, translation from and to English, précis and paraphrase work, the study of different styles and registers, lexical exercises, and oral work. In all of these activities, students will use contemporary rather than literary or historical materials.

Students will put theory into practice on their year abroad as they push their language and communication skills to the next level, before choosing from advanced language modules in their final year. 

Learners can take another language as part of their BA (Hons) Modern Language degree or as a non-credit module with certification. Subject to availability, they can choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Russian and Advanced English. 

Alongside developing their language competence, students will also take modules that explore the role of language, translation and intercultural communication in different communication networks. They'll master project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills, and leadership skills, all preparing them to engage in today's globalized world. 

The BA (Hons) Modern Language graduates will be prepared for a whole host of career sectors, both in the UK and abroad. These include tourism, hospitality and leisure, human resources, marketing, sales, business, international banking, media, the civil service, local government and administration, teaching and education, translation and interpretation, international trade and business, journalism, arts administration, customer services, and personal services such as childcare.